How to Batch Rename Files in a macOS Terminal?

Question

I have a folder with a series of files named:

prefix_1234_567.png
prefix_abcd_efg.png

I\'d like to batch remove one underscore and

Answer 1

To rename files, you can use the rename utility:

brew install rename

For example, to change a search string in all filenames in current directory:

rename -nvs searchword replaceword *

Remove the 'n' parameter to apply the changes.

More info: man rename